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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10
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From Walden & Co., 200 S. Front street, Phila-
delphia, S25; from James Walsh Co, Cincin-
natl, S25; from Moore & Sinnott, 232 s. Front
street, Philadelphia, 2 cases Gibson's Pure Rye
Whisky; from FELTON, & Sons, Boston, Mass, 1
case New England rum from Alex. Fries Bros,
90 Reade st., n. \, $40; from T. Altscbnl IL Co.,
AZ Murray st N. V 1 case Bass Island catawba
from the Union Distiling Co., Cincinnati, $40.
Through VIM Ramsay, esq.
From Martin, Gillett & Co.. Baltimore, q lbs.
Heno tea and decorations; from Holmes < Coutts,
New York city, 1 case fancy biscuit; from c. Il.
Brenaman & Co., Baltimore. / box fine cigars
from Glen Cove Manufacturing Co., n. Y, l crate
satin gloss starch, l box do, and i box corn
starch.
Through F. 4. Reed & Co.
From W. B. Clyde Co, proprietors Philadel-
pha steamers, So from the Inland and Sea-
board Coasting Company So.
Through G. II. RoJlSon'S Sons
From T. C. Pitcher, Midland, Va. So; from
Carson & Sons, Riverton, Va, 10 b5!s ~Riverton
wood-burnt luce; from T. Marshall Smith & Co.,
Baltimore Md. 50; 1 Dbl Cones roller patent
-four from Riverton Mills Co. Rverton, Va.
Through II. Ruben { Son.
From S. c. Palmer, Washington. D. c.. 6 dozen
bottles Excelsior nerve food rom Iuyties Bros.
500 Broadway, n. Y. half pints Boonekamp
Mag bitters and half pints cherry cordial.
Through Henry /. Simpsons Sons.
FROM McsSE5. N2Ilacc X EllOt, new 1Ofk Guy
SO, and from Messrs Shattuck & Bnger, New
York city. $40; from r. Jsndorf & Co, 50 Han
over ST., Baltimore, pair lsdy's white kid slip
pers and l pair gentleman's slippers.
Through l. SclTar-, esq
From Moses Cohen & Son. Baltimore, s..
Through l.. !StdJ'ey Il Co.
From ]. W. Sutton, 90 Park Place, New York
city, silver soup tureen.
Through J. d. Stanton, esq
From f. F. Brooks, 81 18th ST., Washington,
l handsome lamp.
Through Summers Il Allen.
From Muih Bros. & Co., Baltimore Md l hand.
some dressing case.
Through Charles s. Taylor, esq.
From Baltimore Pearl Hominy Co., one case of
pearl hominy.
Through John E Tactetf. esq.
From the Charlottesville Woolen Mills. So
from G. A. Clark & Bro, 400 Broadway, New
York, cabinet, % dozen, Ciark's o. N r spool
cotton.
Through u. P. Tmcent, esq.
From Gen: w. II +. Lee, Fairfax county. So.
Through MeSSrS Wise d Co.
From Georgia Home Insurance Co, $40, and
from r. Emory Warfeld, manager Royal insur-
ance Co., Sl0 from J. Montgomery Hare, mana
ger NorD ich Union Fire Insurance Co., P. o. box
3043, New York City, So.
Through Henry Htildt esq
From Spence optical Manufacturing Co., IL
Maiden I4n", New York one pearl opera glass |
and case from NJ. Klugherz, $50 Canal ST., New J
York, one dozen rolled gold brea .tpins
All other merchants OF this city who receive con-
trihuticns from their foreign correspondents are
requested to communicate with Capt. Mushbach |
that propsr acknowledgment may be made |
promptly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10
DRY GOODS.
Take Special Notice Of this Advertisement
Special Inducements for Next Week
Only, Ending February "A.

We have placed counters the following goods prices that
will astonh one and all
Nainsooks at u and 5c bookfoded such any
where
Quilts by the pound less damaged half price Quilts
weighed and sold much pound from SOC quilt up 81 %
and say worth exactly double
Sedan Cloth all shades SC yard, and pretty.
Beached Cottons yard wide &c yard up all leading brands
marked plain gure and less than be purchased to-day by
the case.
Standard Calcoes ends 10 yards at yard
Brown and Blue Overall Duck l0c yard regular price 5c
Allinen Crash warranted, &C yard.
Pesancon Cloth manufactured for the British markets. 5c per yard
Portiers with fancy bordering yards long, s. pair
Piano Covers all wool and embroidered at only 50 piece.
Teyed and fancy cooed best Table Damasks 42c yard
former price We have them in short ends % yards
Pacific Ceones wide yard fine and pretty.
Table Cloth 81 25 table cover solid and coored bordered
81 do &c.
Crib Quilts all sizes and qualities very article.
Jue Table Covers S4 with finges at 81 % piece.
Jerseys bucle misses at 89c do for ladies 81 IS.
Jerseys all kinds styles and makes and at all prices
Embroideres all marked plain figures large invoice just
ceived direct from the importer.
Large stock Ginghams Dress Goods and Hosiery great many
marked at astonshngly low prices.
are through taking and have placed great many Jobs on
counters to close.
OUR MERCHANT TAILORING BUSINESS
Was success larger and extensive this
Over 1000 yards Carpets remnants all lengths qualities at
less than
Remember this only en-day order open the
customers.
ready sell and call will tell you business Ask
every article advertised We will be only glad show them
you. Respectfully yours,
ISAAC EsICHBERG g. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

The PARADE.-Tbe citizens committee
having in charge the approaching Twenty
second of February parade met last night.
The apportionment of the money among the
various companies made last week
was approved. A communication from the
Friendship company asking for twenty
ige dollars to make preparations for ap-
pearug in the parade was received and ac-
ton thereon deferred till next Friday. The
selection Of marshal was also deferred till
the next meeting. The committee reported
that they had received great encourage.
ment from the citizens and that there would
be grand parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10
LOCAL NEWS.
For this section fair weather, followed by LEGAL
rains southerly winds warmer.

THE GRANGE.-The District Grange Of
Northern Virginia continued its session
Yesterday evening, when the reports Of the
officers submitted in the morning were dis.
used at length and adopted.
The Grange Camp Association met last
night, aud after traDsacting some routine
business Adjourned till to-day.
The Grange Insurance Company also met
last night, the $50 900 capital having been
subscribed, and elected T. s. Sedden, of
Frederick county, president; a. J. Wedder
burn, OF Baltimore, secretary j. IL. Altich,
of Spotsylvania, treasurer, and nine direct
ors from different counties OF the district.
The Grange reassembled this morning,
when after discussing various topics of in
terest to the members, the following officers
for the ensuing year were elected, viz: Mas
Ter, II. II. Garrett; Oyerseer, J. B. Bowman;
Lecturer, r. r. Farr; Steward. ]. NJ ALA
mouy; Assistant Steward. j. p. Tay or;
Chaplain, J. NJ. Benton; Secretary, E. II.
Motley; Treasurer, D. H. Plaster; Gatekeep-
er, W. D. Dodge; Ceres, Mrs. Bowman; Flo
"a, Mrs Brawner; Pomona, Miss Motley;
Stewardess, Mrs. Aibaugh; Executive Com
nittee, j. Il. Alrich, T. s. Sedden, A. ].
WeaderburD, r Il. Farr add Mrs. j. B.
Bowman.
The newly elected officers were then in
stalled by the Master of the State Grange.
After somc appropriate remarks by Mas
ter Garrett he declared The session adjourn
ed Tor The term
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

The OPERA House Mr. Louis Jamea
and Miss Marie Wainwright Mrs. james,,
supported by strong dramatic company,
appeared at the Opera House last night in
Sheridan Knowles tragedy Virginius. The
assumption of the character of the Roman
father by Mr.. James was a powerful, manly
aud impressive one. The role was superb
ly filed in voice, figure and action, and the
rendition held the audience deeply interest
ed from beginning to end Miss Vain
wright ia her flowing robes was as lovable
aud innocent Virginia as could be imag
ined The support was generally good
the Icilius of Mr.. Mosley being especially
noteworthy. The audience warmly de-
monstrated its approval by calling MI.
James, Miss Wainwright and Mr.. Mosley
before the curtain at the close of the third
aud fourth acts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

AMONG THE AUTHoRs-Th entertain
laent at the Opera House Tonight for the
benefit of Grace cburcn will he = very inter
esiiag one Humorous, pathetic AMI musi-
cal scenes from the works OF Shakespeare,
Dickens, Scott and Mother Goose will be
given, nterspersed with choice vocal aud
Instrumental selections by Mrs Ham. Of
Washington; DR.. EgIeston ard Mr.. Mills. of
Washington; poFtiona Of The Aron G!ee
Club, OF this city, aud Misses Lulie Rath-
bone and Emma Cooke, of this city. The
prices of admission are such as o suit the
scantiest purse, being twenty FIVE cents
general admission and fifteen cents to the
gallery Children accompanied by parents
admitted for fifteen cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

PERSONALS Mrs julius B CrowelI has
gone to New York
Miss Louise Aitcheson has returned from
Baltimore.
Father CASTOR Payne. having completed
his studies in Rome, is at his home in War
renton
Mr.. F. p. Berkeley, of Aunandale, Fairfax
county, writes to this Office that the report
that he has Withdrawn from the canvass as
a candidate for commissioner OF the revenue
:Yg tie north side in that county, is incor
rect
The Anderson $ c., Journal say>:. Last
Monday evening, ii large audience, com
posed Of cultured aud Intelligent people, as
semhle! 10 the basement Of the Presby terrain
church to hear lecture by Col. Del KEN
per on The nature, causes and history of
earthquakes The effort was essentially
scientific III many its terms, vet it proved
highly interesting and enjoyable to the en-
tire assembly. Col Kemper is Il profound
student, and in this lecture evinced degree
of research rarely attempted by any of our
people" Col. Kemper was formerly Of this
city.
Miss Winnie Davis left Richmond last
night for her home in Beauvoir, Miss.
Mr. Jos. L. Crupper, of this city, has SO
cured position with the lumber firm of b.
f Jackson, OF Washington.
Rev. W. c. Webb will preach at Trinity
NJ F Church to night and TO morrow night
His sermon to morrow night will be on
Daniel, nui will he preached particularly to
Young men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

AssAULTED.-WhenJ Justice of the Peace
Greene, colored, of the county, went to one
of The brick yards yesterday to serve q legal
notice on Thomas Golden, also ce!cred, the
latter attacked the justice, and struck him
on the head with pick inflicting painful
wound ard it is said would have killed him
but for the interference Of some bystarders.
Golden was arrested but gave boni fer his
future appearance, Mr.. " 9. Johnston be-
coming his surety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS is understood
that question of jurisdiction has arisen be.
tween the Circuit Court of Fredericksburg
aud the Corporation Court of this city,
growing out Of the recent proceedings in
the last named court, in which Prof. E. c..
Holmes was last month granted divorce.
1t is said that the result may be the setting
aside of the decree granting the divorce, but
in the meantime Holmes has married again,
his last wife being the widow Of the late
John Hammond, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

POLICE REPoRT-Last night Was clear
and cool, with Que prisoner and two dodgers
at the station house.
The only case befare the Mayor this
morning was that of VIM. Goats, colored,
arrested by Officer Brerner. charged with
being suspicious character He was sont
to Jail.
A COW, tsken up for neine at large on the
GtFeet, Was held for its owaer 10 pay the
nne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

HoP.-A number Of young gentlemen of
this city gave social hop to their lady
friends at the Odd Fellows Hall oa north
Columbus street last night which was args-
ly attended Quite number of ladies from
Washington city and Fairfax county were
present. Dancing WAS kept up until late
hour, when they all departed for their
homes muca pleased with the evenings
fssIiYiiic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

pRoPgarY SALEs.-R. c. aud J. 2. Smith,
trustees, have sold TO r. II. Porter u lot on
the west side of Columbus street, between
Wilkes ard Gibbon, for $3.50
Mr. j. z Agnew has purchased Of Mr.. J.
s Ysalon the old frame house and lot on
!he west side of Union street, between Gio-
hon and Franklia, for 1925
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

DEATHS Mr.. Albert Spies, we'll known
citizen of the First ward, who was stricken
with paraly sis few days ago. died at his
home on lower Fairfax street last night.
A little boy named Robert Grover, died
last night of congestive chill at his home
in the southeastern part of the city. 1t Is
understood that the chill resulted from a
severe beating the little fellow received at
the hands of some OF his companions, with
whom he had gotten into fight,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

ga friend in need is 6 friend indeed"
Such a friend is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
which should be in every family. 1t costs
only % cents. Give it trial.
One bottle Of Salvation Oil can change a
frantic victim of rheumatism into dove Of
gentleness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

C. AND 0. CANAL President Baus bman,
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, is CONF
dent of the canal being able to establish its
claim to the Potomac flats, and is determin-
ed to take such steps as will place all canal
property into lis proper hands. The conf
pany has pending large claim against the
government for the occupancy OF property
of the canal at the Great Falls The out.
look for this years business is said to be
very bright, aud navigation will open early
in March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

BOLD RoBBERRY.-On Monday night last
S thief entered the dwelling house of MIR.
VIM. H. Havenner, residing on the Blincoe
farm, seven or eight miles south of Lees
burg, and took from room the pantaloons
OF Mr.. Hayeuner aud Mr.. ]. Everhart who
were sleeping therein. The thief got $50
from Mr.. Havenner. A coat of MIR. Ever.
hart, which was hanging on the wall, and
overlooked, no doubt. by the intruder, oons
tanned $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

From HIsh & Bro. Philadelphia, one hand
some silk umbrella; from Townsend, Grace & Co.,
Baltimore, 81, snd from D. 3. & H. NJ. Lester,
New York city, So from Edward Connolly &
Sons, 800 W. Baltimore ST.. Baltimore. l silk hat
aud brush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

Through IT. 4. Johnson c Co.
From Moore g. Sinnott, 232 s. Front ST., Phila.
delphia, 2 cases Monogram rye whiskey; from
E. lowering & Co, Baltimore, l case of E. L. c.
roasted coffee from w. 2. Harvey & Co., Balti-
more, firkin of their hest refined lard from
James Armstrong & Co., , boxes of floating pearl
toilet soap; from Messrs. Gottschalk & Co.. Balti-
more, 1 case OF assorted liquors; from Austin
Herr. miller. Georgetown, D. C.. Dbl best family
1o:r, to be rallied from Austin Herr, George
TOWN | hhl Swiss nrOcpss flOur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10
llrcnnl IL d H,,dsnn- Q

Through IT. D. Hudson, esq.
From James W. Tufts, 33 Bowker ST. Boston
Mass silver cake basket and two vases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10

rs,o THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ALEX
L ANDRIA INSURANCE COMPANY-We, the
undersigned committee, having examined the
books and accounts of the Seer tary of the Alex.
aadria Insurance Company, do certify that they
are correct w. d. MAY.
j. D. 81. LUNT.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07
"Mugging" Criminals.

In my business we learn to detect TIA,
foibles and weaknc Of men and WON
en-, SAYS apolicc photograI her III the 81.
Louis Globe Democrat, Tut in the iai
YOU would not expect to tinl any vanity
in the matter Of personal appearance.
Nevertheless there are many prisoners
who take pride in securing a good neg
atiye Ordinary prisoner, never object
to the process Of 'mugging, because
they are too ignorant to understand the
advantage Of a picture in the hands Of
the police. High toned crooks from
the East always object Sophia Lyons,
the famous New York shophltcr, cried
and lavcd like a fury when brought Be-
fore ne but finding the detectives I'M
eXorable, she dried her eyes, primped
her hair, adjusted her bonnet, daabe a
little powder on her checks and told M
to 60 ahead; that, if She couldn't help
it, She would have a good portrait.
Jane Cosley, another BIC shopIiftcr, sat
smiling as sweet as an angel, after hay-
ing made desperate fight, cIawing like
a catamount, aud her face is one Of the
prettiest in my collection.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07
)RT TOBACCO, MARYLAND. OCTOBER :, 1857.


Don't lose your temper or your time,
OR fret your soul minute.
Because this good oh roomy world
las foolish people in it.
Bv not one wholly useless weed
The fertile earth is numbered;
Then count not these can do no good,
Or with them you'll be numbered
II all began by being wise,
Each one his sphere adorning,
From VISIONS way we yet might stray
For lack Of proper warning;
But Nature Kindly sets her signs
On Dangers chosen dwelling;
Without them. what would come to us,
There isn't any telling.
Just reckon up your foolish friends,
Each ones peculiar failing,
And of that folly cure yourself
At which in them you're railing;
While. if YOU find some uckless one
The same all through and over,
You'd better far be unlike him
Than find a four leaved clover.
lay no claim to any store
OF philosophic knowledge,
But thi, Eve learned by studies in
That best but dearest college;
Perhaps you think that school is meant
For other people only;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07
A HannY Th0nght.

81 don't see why your friend Miss
smith referred to my mou,tache as
down, Maude," said young Sissy to
his pretty cousin. There is nothing Of
the down about it; it quite bristlss.
have to shave twice week, | assure
you.
81 know it bristles, Charley, re-
turned the girl, knitting her Jrows, 'al-
though not very fiercely, and | am az
much perplexed as you are to understand
why Clara should speak Of it as down.
Sudden happy thought) Perhaps,
Charley, it's because it grows ona-.
goose New York Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07
The Bnsiness for tic Roy

Fond Mothcr-Pa, what business do
you thinl we ought to start Willard inl
he getting to be Is years old and
ought to get into something.
Fond Father-It's hard telling what
he's fitted for
Fond Mother Yes, he's as proud as
Llciier, but he's as neat as wax.
Fond Father Well, then, let's start
am in the match business.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07

1t is said that Louis XIV, the most
naughty and magnificent monarch Of
modern times, used to lift his hat even
to the female servants Of his court. If
so, no man need think that he derogates
from his dignity by keeping his hat off
in a respectable shop when he is served
by woman Even in business inter
course politencss need not be banished.
In England, for instance, checks are
marked. "Pay TO- In France they
are wordod, "Veuillez payer Please
to pay, Kindly pay, etc. Chicago
Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07
TheNnsl Fnmons Orsters.

The Blue Points are the most famous
in the world They were first dis
covered a little over a hundred years ago
in Long lshnd waters. The bottom OF
the Great South Bay, opposite Blue
Point, wastovered then with blue-mud
and up to tie time the oysters were dis
covered they were not supposed to exist
in the muddy ground The discovery
was accidentally made by an oysterman.
g'll'.,-.zsss b. wers dep
dark cord and the oyster itself was fat
and luscious. 1t was not long after the
discovery before the baymen focked to
the grounds by hundreds, and it was
not unusual for one man to take as high
as 200 bushels in a single day. At that
time there was a ready market for them
at 80 cents per bushel The beds could
not stand the drain upon them and were
finally exhausted. The oysters now
called Blue Points do not resemble the
original any more than day does night,
as they do not grow wild, but are cult
waited the same as a field Of wheat or
corn. The oysters grown in the waters
around Patchogue (Which is one of the
greatest oyster growing localities in this
statel, are shipped all over the world as
Shrcwsburys, East Rivers, Blue Points
and almost every other name given an
oyster Over five hundred men are en-
pIoyed in the oyster industry in and
about Patchogue. The oysters arc
shipped by the barrel to Europe, arr but
little larger than silver dollar costing,
ready for shipment, about 81 per barrel.
They bring $3.50 and 81 per barrel il
the European markets =. Brooklyn Cid
zen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-10-07
ARABIAN WOMEN.
A Housewives Duties in Modern
Bible Land.
Syrian Danes Work Hard While
Their Husbands Loaf.

There are grand women in Arabia;
women Of ability keen in insight, and
wonderful capabilities, writes Florence
NJ. Jones in the Swiss Cross. The duties
of the wife Of a Syrian to-day are as fol-
lows She brings all the water for
family use from a distant well. This
Is accomplished by filing immense jars,
and bringing them upon her head She
rises carly, and goes to the handmill OF
the village, carrying corn, enough OF
which for the days bread she grinds by
a slow, laborious process This she car
rics home ard cooks in au oven, which
is made in the earth. 1t is round hole,
lined with oval and fiat stones, AID
heated by fire built in it. When the
bread is mixed with water and little
salt, she removes the ashes, and plasters
pa,s Of dough against the hot stones to
cook Could anything be more crudcl
She cares for her children, unusually a
| large family, and does all the rough
/
work at intervals, while the husband
calmly smokes his 'argcic, or sits cross
legged upon his diyan, or hou.e-top, in
converse with some equally hard-work-
ing member of Syrian society. The
houses are made Of coarse stone,
roughly hewn The house tops are Of
clay, covered with coarse gravel. In
hot weather the sun bakes this mud
formed roof, and large cracks appear
The rain comes, and as a natural conse-
qucncc, the roof leaks. This is some
thing Of which the fastidous inhabitant
Of the Bible Land does not approve. 1t
does not add to his bodily comfort. He
remedies the difficulty, shall | tell you
howe Not by any effort Of his own; fan
from it; his vile comes, ascends to the
house-top and in the drenching rain,
propes a roller Of solid stone, backward
and forward, much as we use a lawn
mower This rolls the sun dried cracks
together and prevents the entrance ol
water. These are only a few Of Syrian
housewives duties. Her reward is not
in this world surely She cannot speak
to her husband in public she can receive
no caress before his friends. She goe,
yelled, and scantiIy clad She has nj
tisnos- make hes emn habiiiinants. r.,
her hands must weave and spin and en-
broider artistically and abundantly for
the husband and male children. In
winter her feet are protected only by
open wooden sandals, and drops of blood
mark the way to the Syrian well. OF
course this is among the lower and mid,
die classes of society in Syria, but those
who belong to a higher class are very
few. The wealth Of Syrian family is
not in money, but is estimated according
to the number Of herds of camels, goats,
sheep and cattle itpossesses The women
are fond of ornament, but have little on
portunity for it. They always wear
the Ground tire like the moon, spoken
Of in the Bible Even the children have
these on. The foim IS a half-m moon. A
single row of silver coins overlapping
one another and scwed upon a piece Of
coarse material through SINGLE hole
bored in one side, is attached to square
| 1f cloth, having long strinUs which tie